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Locally made Loveless Guitar Straps will be on sale Wednesday at Collective Continuum Art Night at Studio B.

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Wire-wrapped jewelry by John Rosales will be featured Wednesday at the Collective Continuum Art Show at Studio B.

CORPUS CHRISTI - Attention last minute Christmas shoppers: skip the chaos of the malls and embrace an alternative holiday shopping experience next week at Studio B.

"Collective Continuum Art Night at Studio B" offers a variety of local handmade goods and tasty treats on starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Collective Continuum, which is focused on Corpus Christi's do it yourself crowd, promotes underrepresented artisans and features a night of art, food, and live entertainment. The event is located next door to the Galvan Ballroom. The entry fee is $5 and all ages are welcome to attend.

Products featured at the Collective Continuum Art Night range from wire-wrapped jewelry, original artwork, paper goods and locally made guitar straps, among other items. For those who work up a shopper's appetite, vegan food will be for sale with a selection of vegan chili to vegan hot dogs.

Live music will include Corpus Christi's Blind Owls, electronic music guru IAYD, and Seattle's Rose Windows. Take a break from shopping to catch some live music or pick up a CD from one of the bands.

The event is organized by Robert Cavazos, the head of the Collective Continuum artists' group.

"Collective Continuum is an event held monthly to promote individual and collective talents," Cavazos said. "It's great to feature local artists and have their friends see all the work they've made that no one was aware of. It awakens the possibilities for other people to create themselves."

Any vendor interested in selling at the Collective Continuum Art Night at Studio B is welcome, but do it yourself is the key to this event so preparation is encouraged.

"Any local artists who make crafts are welcome to set up, but they'll need to bring their own tables, chairs, and lighting. We have a lot of space to fill and a supportive community, so those interested in joining the event should contact us on Facebook," Cavazos added.

Cavazos promised the event would unlike any other holiday gift extravaganza in town because of the unique goods.

"There will be awesome music, lots of great people, great talent, and everything art," Cavazos said. "I expect people to come with positive attitudes, especially those who have never attended anything like this before."

If You Go

What: Collective Continuum Art Night at Studio B

Where: Venue is next door to the Galvan Ballroom, 1632 Agnes St.

When: 9 p.m. Wednesday

Cost: $5

Information: Robert Cavazos at 774-7729 or visit the event's Facebook page